So I watched a YouTube video of the 338i M sport and it said that the seats weren't leather. So what are they??? And are they free or extra???? I don't want black seats because they get hot. And I also don't want leather because it's so expensive and it breaks down faster. I feel like the seats that the mentioned were perfect. They looked nice and almost perfect. Please help.

I'm not thrilled about some of these changes. I'll probably have to price it out to be sure, but it looks like the options that I want will cause a nice price increase on a 335i. I want the tech package, but not BMW Assist. I want the HK stereo and Sirius, but not the premium package. I'd like to keep the automatic high beams which were standard in MY2012, but are not included on the 335i in MY2013.

I've had a 335i on order without a production number since 4/21. Hopefully they get an allocation for a 2012 before the switchover.

If you don't have a production number for an MY12, I don't think you could get one now.

I have an ED for an MY12 scheduled for late July. It's been in status 111 since January (when I put in the order). Because one should be able to easily change a status 111 order, I decided last week to add 2VL to my ZSL 335i.

You wouldn't believe the push-back from the dealer. They kept saying that it couldn't be done, couldn't be done, could NOT HAPPEN. Apparently, BMW will make my car in June sometime and they've just about bought all the components for MY12s they are gonna buy.

Finally, I got them to change the order.

Personally, in Mass, we pay excise taxes based on both the model year and the base price of a car. If you buy the next model year in the year before it's "current" you pay more in excise tax. With the minor MY13 changes, I am happy I am getting a MY12 -- and break on excise.

So I watched a YouTube video of the 338i M sport and it said that the seats weren't leather. So what are they??? And are they free or extra???? I don't want black seats because they get hot. And I also don't want leather because it's so expensive and it breaks down faster. I feel like the seats that the mentioned were perfect. They looked nice and almost perfect. Please help.

probably alcantara. not available in USA.

only options Americans have are leather and fake leather(leatherette).

So I watched a YouTube video of the 338i M sport and it said that the seats weren't leather. So what are they??? And are they free or extra???? I don't want black seats because they get hot. And I also don't want leather because it's so expensive and it breaks down faster. I feel like the seats that the mentioned were perfect. They looked nice and almost perfect. Please help.

probably alcantara. not available in USA.

only options Americans have are leather and fake leather(leatherette).

If you don't have a production number for an MY12, I don't think you could get one now.

I have an ED for an MY12 scheduled for late July. It's been in status 111 since January (when I put in the order). Because one should be able to easily change a status 111 order, I decided last week to add 2VL to my ZSL 335i.

You wouldn't believe the push-back from the dealer. They kept saying that it couldn't be done, couldn't be done, could NOT HAPPEN. Apparently, BMW will make my car in June sometime and they've just about bought all the components for MY12s they are gonna buy.

Finally, I got them to change the order.

Personally, in Mass, we pay excise taxes based on both the model year and the base price of a car. If you buy the next model year in the year before it's "current" you pay more in excise tax. With the minor MY13 changes, I am happy I am getting a MY12 -- and break on excise.

I'll have to speak with my CA then to see what he says about it. Thanks.

If you mean invoice, it's the same as before.
Appx. take 8% off of msrp.
You'll be in the area of invoice.

ON the issue of pricing; once the new standard items are accounted for, 328i prices have gone up about $550, and 335i only about $100.

The price increase seems high for the 328i, but power seats are now standard along with dimming mirrors and garage door opener.
Just the power seats alone used to cost a big over $900.
The 328i price increase isn't so bad when you consider some costly options are now standard.

not sure if this makes a difference to you, but I've got 2 dealers in TX willing to take a deposit (no surprise) and have me on the list for as soon as ordering of MY13 starts. One of the dealers told me I'll be 5th in line...

the dealer kept telling me they cant order it... so i printed out the ordering guide and gave it to them, since they hadn't gotten it from BMW yet

So did your dealer get their actual allocations and did they place it in the order bank? Or did you just give your specs to your dealer? My dealer did not get allocations as of yesterday though I have my order with them..let us know